Firefighters currently at the scene of major Ashfield blaze

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a major blaze in Ashfield close to the Sherwood Observatory.
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Your Chad has been contacted by representatives from Ashfield District Council who have witnessed the incident.

It is understood that four fire engines are currently a the Coxmoor Road site and the carriageway is currently closed.

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"Firefighters have assured us that the fire has been contained and there is no danger of it spreading,” a spokesman for the authority said.

Firefighters are currently at the sceneFirefighters are currently at the scene
Firefighters are currently at the scene

Councillor Tom Hollis, who is on the scene said: “The fire looks serious. I have been asked to point out that the fire is under control. I would ask residents to avoid the Coxmoor Road area.

"I am currently on site to assist the emergency services and I am liaising with residents to reassure them.”